The mysterious disappearance of three men in Mlolongo, Machakos County, has taken a tragic turn after two of their bodies were discovered at the City Mortuary. The three men, identified as Justus Mutumwa, Martin Mwau, and Karani Muema, went missing in December 2024 under unclear circumstances.
According to recent reports, the body of Justus Mutumwa was first recovered, followed by that of Martin Mwau, both lying unclaimed at the City Mortuary, which has since been renamed the Nairobi Funeral Home. The whereabouts of the third victim, Karani Muema, remain unknown, adding to the distress of the affected families.
Mystery Surrounding Their Disappearance
The abduction of the three men has raised concerns about increasing cases of enforced disappearances in Kenya. Human rights activists and the families of the victims have called on authorities to expedite investigations and bring those responsible to justice. The circumstances under which they were abducted remain unclear, with speculation linking their disappearance to extrajudicial activities.
City Mortuary’s Role in the Controversy
The City Mortuary has been at the center of controversy in recent months, particularly following reports that it declined to accept unidentified bodies from police due to operational constraints. This has sparked fears that many missing persons might never be identified, as bodies are reportedly piling up in mortuaries across Nairobi.
Human rights organizations, including Haki Africa, have urged the government to take urgent action against these enforced disappearances. “We are witnessing a worrying trend where people go missing, only for their bodies to be found in mortuaries under unclear circumstances. This is unacceptable, and we demand accountability,” a spokesperson from Haki Africa stated.
Calls for Justice and Transparency
Families of the Mlolongo 3 continue to demand answers, urging the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to provide a full report on their findings. Meanwhile, investigative journalist Odee Francis, who recently joined Citizen TV from KTN, has been closely following the case, highlighting systemic failures in handling missing persons cases in Kenya.
As investigations continue, the public awaits justice for the Mlolongo 3, with the hope that the authorities will take decisive action to prevent further cases of unexplained disappearances.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.